Job Description:
Skylark Landscaping Inc. is a small landscape firm located in the Napa Valley specializing in high-end maintenance and installation for residences and wineries. Most of our work is located in the Napa Valley. We are looking to hire a highly motivated, hardworking, reliable, responsible and honest person with strong work ethic to work with us long-term for the landscape maintenance crew leader position.
Description:
The crew Leader is responsible for the efficient operation of Skylark Landscaping, Inc.'s maintenance crews. Crews work 10-hr shifts Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate proven gardening skills and plant and plant needs knowledge. The job includes loading and unloading equipment, daily property landscape maintenance duties, completing corresponding reports, and other duties as assigned by management. Applicant must have at least 2 years of recent landscape maintenance and/or installation experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, blowing, raking, applying pesticides, etc., maintaining and troubleshooting irrigation systems, as well as handling power equipment as necessary to perform daily tasks
•Satisfactorily complete assigned tasks in a proper and safe manner to maintain a safe working environment and contribute to team success. This is a must!
•Attention to detail when performing routine tasks and to take note when any aspect of client properties needs attention and report as necessary
•Maintain professional demeanor at all times and adhering to all company rules and policies
•Complete job sheets and other required field reports as assigned
•Perform landscape construction duties such as new plant installations, outdoor lighting, hardscapes/masonry, fencing, trellis structures, irrigation repairs and new installations, etc
•help haul material and equipment around jobsite as needed
•safe and effective handling of power equipment as necessary to perform tasks
•Follow safety guidelines
•Effectively communicate with management as necessary
Qualifications:
•Able to effectively and respectfully understand and communicate with manager, foreman and fellow crew members.
•Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred
•Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions from hot days in direct sunlight for extended periods of time to cold, rainy days for 10-hour shifts
•Ability to work on uneven terrain
•Minimum 2 years experience in landscape maintenance and/or installation
•Ability and knowledge to use the most common hand tools and equipment required for landscape maintenance and/or installation
•Must have reliable transportation, show up on time and be ready to work
•Be proactive, punctual, reliable, respectful and responsible
•Good attitude / work ethic and collaborative; be able to work well in a team or alone
•Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull and twist for extended periods of time
•Be able to do physical work while maintaining safety guidelines
•Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
*Other
Current valid driver license and clean DMV record and ability to drive a truck with a trailer preferred
Benefits:
Skylark Landscaping Inc., offers a competitive wage with paid holidays, vacation, and year-end bonus. Benefits subject to completion of introductory period. 401k plan and vacation available after completion of 1 year of employment with the company.
Pay will be based on proven prior knowledge & skill set to perform the daily tasks satisfactorily
To Apply:
Respond directly to this ad with your resume or message if you have any questions.
You can also download our application from our company website: http://www.skylarklandscaping.com/careers.html
Completed applications can be e-mailed or call/message to schedule a time to drop it off in person.
Se habla Espanol
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
•Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
Experience:
•landscaping: 2 years (Required)
•irrigation: 2 years (Required)
•Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Required)
•landscape installation: 2 years (Required)
•Truck driving: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
•Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
•Napa, CA 94559 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Napa, CA 94559: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person